Diary of an Old Home

On a whim, a couple moves from Texas to Michigan, and purchases a thoughtfully preserved 1926 English Tudor in the historic Jewell Colony on the island of Grosse Ile, making it their own. The home features a unique sunroom with in-ground garden beds.

Stef and Scott are a farming couple raising five children on generational farmland in Michigan. They lovingly transform a 1910 Craftsman farmhouse, that's been in their family since 1965, into their forever home.

A couple moves from Brooklyn, New York to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they are raising their daughter. They renovate a 1918 Pre-Craftsman with a bold aesthetic, partly inspired by the wallpaper left by the house's previous owner.

College sweethearts Angela and Jacob renovate and preserve their 1932 Tudor Revival in Marshall, Minnesota, where they live with their four kids. The family relishes the home's cozy size, which lends itself to plenty of family togetherness.

Chris and Christienne embrace the rural lifestyle and restore an 1830s Greek Revival farmhouse in Meredith, New York, where they are raising their two-year-old daughter. The couple's style is often inspired by their combined British and Trinidadian roots.

First-time homeowners renovate their Greenpoint, Brooklyn 1860s Italianate Townhome, learning about the history of New York City -- and the United States -- along the way. The couple add modern upgrades while preserving and honoring original details.

A couple renovates their 1929 federal colonial in the historic Dolph Park neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.

A couple restores their 1905 Edwardian home in Algiers Point, New Orleans with the help of family and friends, leaning into the city's vibrant energy

A single woman preserves a 1770 Dutch Colonial in Poughquag, New York, leaning into the imperfect.

A couple found an 1884 Victorian in Portland, Oregon, which they modernized while restoring its natural charm.

First-time homebuyers move from their small New York City apartment to a spacious 1920s Tudor Revival in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Author LaTonya Yvette preserves a 174-year-old farmhouse in Hudson, New York, which serves as a "rest as residency" program for BIPOC individuals.